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Redragon HORUS K618 vs Keychron K10 Pro

Choose the HORUS K618 for a lighter low-profile full-size board, or the K10 Pro for switch swapping, QMK/VIA customization and broader layout options.

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Quick verdict

Which one should you get?

Get the

Redragon HORUS K618

Build quality in the bottom 10% of 100% boards under $100.

If you want

  • Low-profile full-size design, with a listed height of 17mm.
  • Weighs 725g, lighter than the K10 Pro.
  • Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity.

Rules this board out

  • Switches are soldered. Swapping them means soldering.
  • Low-profile switches and keycaps only. Standard MX keycaps will not fit.
  • No ISO layout. ISO-DE, UK, and other ISO variants are not offered.

Get the

Keychron K10 Pro

Hot-swappable

Build quality in the top 5% of 100% boards under $100.

If you want

  • Hot-swappable version, with support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches.
  • QMK and VIA support for remapping keys and creating macros.
  • Available in ANSI and several ISO layouts.

Rules this board out

  • South-facing LEDs. Shine-through legends stay dark, and some sculpted keycaps can clip the LED.

Bottom line

Pick the Redragon HORUS K618 if a thinner, lighter full-size keyboard with Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired options is your priority. Choose the Keychron K10 Pro if you want QMK/VIA programming, ISO layout choices or the option to swap MX-style switches without soldering. Before buying the K10 Pro, confirm that the selected version is hot-swappable, since Keychron also sells a non-hot-swappable configuration.

What actually differs

The differences that matter

Skip the 40-row spec sheet. These are the specs that change how each board feels, sounds, and fits your desk.

Redragon HORUS K618

Keychron K10 Pro

  • Connection

    Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired

    Bluetooth, Wired

    Wireless for several devices and wired for lower latency

  • Hot-swappable

    No

    Yes

    Switch changes without soldering

  • Battery

    1,900 mAh

    4,000 mAh

    A larger battery means fewer cables during the day

  • Low profile

    Yes

    No

  • Case material

    Plastic

    ABS, Plastic, Steel

KeebFinder scores

How we score
  • Redragon HORUS K618
  • Keychron K10 Pro
Performance
72
81
Build quality
44
89
Productivity
48
95
Customizability
44
96
Portability
48
53

What they share

  • Layout size: 100%
  • Switch options: Clicky, Linear, Tactile
See every spec side by side

Best for

What will you mostly use it for?

The K10 Pro leads for programming, modding and gaming, with its listed polling rate, programmable firmware and optional hot-swap sockets. The K618 is the more travel-friendly choice because it is lighter and thinner, and it has three listed connection modes. Office use favors the K618 for its low-profile shape and media controls, though the K10 Pro offers broader layout options. Content creators may prefer the K10 Pro's remapping flexibility, while the K618's dedicated macro and media keys offer a simpler alternative.

For gaming

Pick the Keychron K10 Pro

  • The K10 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate.
  • Both keyboards offer linear, tactile and clicky switch types and N-Key Rollover.
  • The K618's low-profile design may suit buyers who specifically prefer shorter key travel.

Full specs

Redragon HORUS K618 vs Keychron K10 Pro specs

Every tracked spec, side by side. Rows marked with a dot differ between the boards.

17 of 27 specs differ

Redragon HORUS K618

Keychron K10 Pro

Typing & switches

Switch options

Clicky, Linear, Tactile
Clicky, Linear, Tactile

Hot-swappable

No
Yes

Mount style

Bottom Mount
PCB Mount, Plate Mount, Tray Mount

Low profile

Yes
No

Sound dampening

No
Yes

Screw-in stabilizers

No
Yes

Layout

Layout size

100%
100%

Layout standard

ANSI
ANSI, ISO, ISO-DE, ISO-ES, ISO-FR, ISO-SW, ISO-UK

Ergonomics

Standard
Standard

Display

None
None

Media keys

No
Yes

Connectivity & battery

Connection

Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, Wired
Bluetooth, Wired

Max polling rate

—
1,000 Hz

Battery

1,900 mAh
4,000 mAhBetter

USB-C

Yes
Yes

Build & materials

Case material

Plastic
ABS, Plastic, Steel

Plate material

—
Steel

Keycaps

—
ABS, PBT

Weight

725 g
1,495 g

Dimensions

17 x 437 x 147 mm
31 x 445 x 138 mm

Typing angle

—
4°, 7°

Backlight

RGB
RGB, south-facing

Firmware & software

QMK

No
Yes

VIA

No
Yes

N-key rollover

Yes
Yes

Mac & Windows

No
Yes

Extras

Released

2021
2023

For EU buyers

ISO layouts by store

Which stores sell ISO-DE, UK, and the other regional layouts.

Redragon HORUS K618

No ISO layout at the stores we track.

Keychron K10 Pro

  • Keychron

    ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW

    In stockShips to you

  • Keychron (DE)

    ISO-DE, ISO-UK, ISO-FR, ISO-ES, ISO-SW

    Out of stockDoes not ship to you

Where to buy

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FAQ

Redragon HORUS K618 vs Keychron K10 Pro: your questions

The Redragon HORUS K618 weighs 725g, while the Keychron K10 Pro weighs 1495g. The K618 is the more practical option if carrying weight matters.

Yes, the K618 is listed as low profile and measures 17mm tall. Redragon describes its design as ultra-thin and uses low-profile switches and keycaps.

Hot-swapping is available on selected K10 Pro versions, and Keychron describes support for 3-pin and 5-pin MX-style switches. Check the specific configuration before buying, because the vendor also identifies a non-hot-swappable version.

The K618's switches are soldered, so changing them requires soldering. Its low-profile sockets also require low-profile switches rather than standard MX switches.

The Keychron K10 Pro lists QMK support and VIA support, with Keychron describing key remapping and macros through its Launcher web app. The K618 vendor description mentions Redragon software customization, but does not list QMK or VIA.

Yes, the K10 Pro is listed in ANSI and several ISO variants, including ISO-UK, ISO-DE, ISO-FR and ISO-ES. The HORUS K618 is listed as ANSI and has no ISO variants.

The HORUS K618 lists Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz and wired connectivity. The K10 Pro lists Bluetooth and wired connectivity.

The K10 Pro lists a 1000 Hz polling rate, and both keyboards include N-Key Rollover. The K618 may appeal to players who specifically want its low-profile design, but the listed polling-rate detail favors the K10 Pro.

No, the K618 is specified for low-profile switches and keycaps, and standard MX keycaps will not fit. The K10 Pro uses normal-profile keycaps and supports MX-style switches on its hot-swappable version.

The K10 Pro has south-facing LEDs, and its compatibility note warns that shine-through legends stay dark. Some sculpted keycaps may also clip the LEDs.

The Keychron K10 Pro is listed with a 4000mAh battery, while the HORUS K618 has a 1900mAh battery. These figures describe battery capacity, not a guaranteed runtime comparison.

The K10 Pro offers QMK/VIA support and a hot-swappable version, plus a barebone option. The K618 has Redragon software customization and dedicated macro keys, but its switches are soldered.

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